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Overview |
Luther- Norse | Chatham | ||
| Location | Decorah, IA | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,463 | 2,319 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #299 | #326 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | luther.edu | chatham.edu | ||
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Costs |
Luther- Norse | Chatham | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,650 | $42,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,650 | $42,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,180 | $14,324 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,790 | $29,051 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,042 | $27,984 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Luther- Norse | Chatham | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,447 | 4,169 | ||
| Admitted | 1,793 | 2,923 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.3% | 70.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 11.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.86 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 23/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1098/1318 | 1070/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Luther- Norse | Chatham | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
Luther- Norse | Chatham | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 28% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Luther- Norse | Chatham | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Luther- Norse | Chatham | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Chatham University is larger than than Luther- Norse based on total student enrollment (2,319 students vs. 1,463 students)
Luther- Norse vs. Chatham Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Luther- Norse or Chatham?
- Luther College is 17.5% more expensive to attend than Chatham for in-state tuition ($49,650.00 vs. $42,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.5% higher at Luther- Norse than Chatham University ($49,650.00 vs. $42,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Luther College than Chatham ($24,790 vs. $29,051)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Luther College are 28.1% lower than costs at Chatham University ($11,180 vs. $14,324)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Luther College as Chatham University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Luther College students is 35.9% larger than aid received Chatham University ($38,042 vs. $27,984)
Luther- Norse vs. Chatham Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Luther- Norse or Chatham? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Chatham or Luther- Norse .
- Accepted freshman Chatham students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Luther- Norse (3.65)
- Luther- Norse has a higher acceptance rate (73.3%) than Chatham (70.1%)
Luther- Norse vs. Chatham Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Luther- Norse or Chatham? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Chatham and Luther- Norse.
- The graduation rate at Luther- Norse is higher than Chatham University (69% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Luther College earn on average $13,300 more per year than Chatham graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $36,700)
- Chatham University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Luther- Norse graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- Chatham graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Luther- Norse graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Luther- Norse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chatham students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/